Celebrating Lunar New Year in China
It’s been a long while since I last felt excited about celebrating the Chinese New Year. The preparations…
Thailand – From the present to the past
Cheers rang out when the man landed a punch on his opponent. As the man tried to recover…
The ‘right’ season for travelling
The Chinese coastal city of Qingdao is famous not only for its beer, but also its beaches. The…
Laos – Slow seduction
Let’s face it. The 8-hour journey from Phonsavan to Luang Prabang was horrible. It was unforgettable for all…
Whirlwind trips
A few years ago, my friends and I were travelling to Taiwan for the first time. We had…
Five short trips for 2015
It may be just days into the new year, but hey, now’s a good time to start planning…
Spending the festive season overseas
I don’t normally attend New Year countdown events. But a couple of years ago, I decided on a…
You should have been here years ago
I bet you’ve probably heard this refrain a thousand times before on your travels – that you should…
Henan – Glorious past, now just a faded memory
“I may be born in China, but I am Jewish and I hope to return to Israel one…
Three places to visit in Johor
Mention Johor and what do you think of? Shopping malls, Legoland and erm, Iskandar? Well, even though Johor’s…